Malpaís of Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís of Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís of Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

03:08

12.1km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 1.24 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.25 km

Playa de Chimisay

Beach

2.42 km

Playa de la Entrada

Beach

4.19 km

Malpaís de Güímar Special Natural Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the middle of the Malpaís de Güímar, the uniform cone of the Montaña Grande juts out of the rocky plain.

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4.29 km

Malpaís of Güímar

Highlight • Natural Monument

This hiking area is absolutely fantastic and highly recommended. The trails are constantly changing, sometimes bumpy, over stones, with steep and deep ascents and descents, and even black sand beaches. However, they are all manageable. Hiking poles are recommended.

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4.86 km

Lava Arch and Cave on the Coast

Highlight • Cave

The lava arches along the coast are a beautiful sight. The paths vary considerably, sometimes bumpy over rocks, with steep ascents and descents, and black sand beaches. However, they are manageable for hiking. Hiking poles are recommended.

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4.96 km

Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast

Highlight • Volcano

Impressive viewpoint at Punta de Güímar: The waves of the deep blue Atlantic meet here with the black lava cliffs.

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5.14 km

The Malpaís de Güímar Salt Pans

Highlight • Structure

Salt was once harvested from the Atlantic Ocean here. Very interesting 👍🏻.

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5.22 km

Coastal Trail — Malpaís de Güímar Special Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The paths vary considerably, sometimes bumpy over stones, with steep and deep ascents and descents, as well as black sand beaches. However, they are manageable for hiking. Hiking poles are recommended.

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7.35 km